Trendy Herbs We Don’t Actually Use in Clinical Practice (Maca, Milk Thistle & More) In this episode of Herbalism Uncensored, Alicia and Lila share their perspectives on popular herbs they rarely use in clinical practice. From maca to kratom, they explore why some of the internet’s most hyped remedies often don’t make the cut in real-world client care. 🌿 In This Episode: Why trendy doesn’t equal effective How clinical outcomes, access, and cost shape real herbal decision-making A grounded look at maca, black seed oil, milk thistle, kratom, tulsi, and others The real risks of gas station herbs How social media warps our view of herbalism With personal stories and practical insight, Alicia and Lila offer a clear-eyed, clinical take on what herbs actually earn their place in a practitioner’s toolkit. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Unpopular Herbal Opinions03:23 – Setting the Stage: Constraints in Clinical Herbalism09:00 – Herb Spotlight: Maca16:15 – Herb Spotlight: Black Seed Oil23:01 – Herb Spotlight: Milk Thistle31:16 – Herb Spotlight: Kratom31:25 – The Dangers of Buying Herbal Remedies at Gas Stations33:02 – Understanding Kratom: Benefits and Risks39:55 – Tulsi: From Sacred Plant to Global Trend48:04 – Honorable Mentions: Sea Moss, Lemon Balm, and More53:36 – Final Thoughts and Cautions on Herbal Medicine 🔗 Learn More About Our Work Alicia’s Clinic — Holistically CorrectA holistic approach that harmonizes ancient wisdom with modern life🌐 holisticallycorrect.com📧 holisticsolutions108@gmail.com Lila’s Clinic — The Virtual Natural Healing ClinicRooted in wisdom. Driven by results.🌐 tvnhc.com📧 hello@tvnhc.com 💌 Stay Connected 📥 Join Our Mailing ListGet exclusive episode extras, herbal resources, and clinic updates straight to your inbox.👉 Sign up here 📬 Contact the ShowHave questions, guest suggestions, or feedback? We’d love to hear from you.📧 Email: herbalismuncensored@gmail.com